Hamels throws 7 scoreless, 4 batters hit as Cubs top Rockies

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Cole Hamels was sharp all afternoon - even when his fastball hit Nolan Arenado in the arm. Hamels struck out nine in seven scoreless innings, singled twice and drove in two runs to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 10-1 in a testy game on Wednesday. It was the third straight start Hamels went at least seven innings and didn't allow an earned run, but his performance was overshadowed by tensions between the teams that likely contributed to four batters getting hit by pitches.

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